HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem VIII-Neighborhood Streetscape Vision PlanNeighborhood Streetscape
Vision Plan
October 2017
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Prepared By
Andrew Dane, AICP
Ed Freer, RLA
Alexander Thill, ASLA
Acknowledgments
Special thanks to the residents of Millers Bay and Northshore neighborhoods who
participated in this planning process. Also a thanks to the City of Oshkosh and
the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation for all the support with moving this plan
forward.
Project Leadership Teams
Neighborhood Team:
Ruth McGinley, Millers Bay Neighborhood Association, President
Wayne Mueller, Millers Bay Neighborhood Association, Board Member
Polly Kimball, Millers Bay Neighborhood Association, Board Member
Megan Lang, NorthShore Neighborhood Association, Board Member
Karlene Grabner, NorthShore Neighborhood Association, Board Member
Tania Harrison, NorthShore Neighborhood Association, Board Member
City Staff Team:
Allen Davis, City Community Development Department, Director
Darryn Burich, City Planning Services Division, Director
Jim Collins, City Transportation Department, Director
Steve Gohde, City Public Works Department, Assistant Director
Ray Maurer, City Parks Department, Parks Director
Elizabeth Williams, City Planning Services Division, Planner & Project Lead
Alexa Naudziunas, City Planning Services Division, Planner & Project Lead
Steven Wiley, City Planning Services Division, Planner
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The neighborhood character of Millers Bay.
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Streetscape Vision Plan
Objectives + Process
Organization
Neighborhood Introduction
Neighborhood Character
Streetscape Observations
Intersection Improvements
Intersection #1 (Murdock and Hazel)
Intersection #2 (Emmeline Cook and Hazel)
Intersection #3 (Washington Triangle)
Intersection #4 (Nevada and Menominee)
Intersection #5 (Cliffview and White Swan)
Gateway Treatments
Public Wayfinding Strategy
Bicycle and Pedestrian Network
Lighting + Overhead Utilities
Opinion of Probable Cost
Implementation
Table of Contents
Neighborhood Initiative
Inspiration
Vision Triangle Restrictions
Walls + Paving
Furniture
Planting
Lighting
Branding + Wayfinding
Opinion of Probable Cost
Implementation
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Vision Statement
“Millers Bay is a safe, established neighborhood with a strong sense of community noted for its well maintained homes,
attractive streetscapes and proximity to Lake Winnebago, schools, trails, Menominee Park and natural open spaces.
Our active and engaged residents embrace neighborliness and forge partnerships within and beyond our borders.”
-Millers Bay Neighborhood Plan September 2, 2015
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Objectives + Process
Project Goals
The overall goal of the project as identified
in the City’s Request for Proposal was to
develop a conceptual streetscape design
plan for the Miller’s Bay Neighborhood with
recommendations that address:
• Crosswalk improvements;
• Wayfinding and identity signage;
• Multi-modal transportation improvements;
• Above ground utilities;
• Traffic calming features;
• Integration of park trail system with
neighborhood;
• Streetscape amenities;
• Landscaping to enhance the parkland and
lake vista surrounding Millers Bay;
• Safe Routes to School improvements; and
• Inconsistent decorative street lights
1. Enhance the intersection of Hazel Street
and Murdock Street. to slow down
traffic and improve pedestrian safety
while creating an attractive gateway
which welcomes and guides visitors
into the Miller’s Bay and North Shore
Neighborhoods.
2. Create a uniform decorative lighting
plan for the Miller’s Bay Neighborhood,
including consistent decorative lighting
along Menominee Drive.
3. Create a wayfinding and orientation
strategy for the Miller’s Bay Neighborhood
4. Create opportunities to further brand the
neighborhood.
5. Create attractive entryways into the
neighborhood.
6. Improve the design of the intersection
of New York Ave., Fairview St. and
Menominee Dr. area to create stronger
integration between the neighborhood and
the park, enhance aesthetics, and improve
bike/pedestrian safety and connectivity
7. Improve the design of the intersection of
White Swan Dr. and Cliffview Dr.
8. Improve the entrance to Menominee Park
at the terminus of E. Nevada St.
9. Enhance Murdock Avenue through traffic
calming, improved bicycle facilities, buried
power lines, lighting, branding, and other
strategies
10. Enhance Menominee Drive through traffic
calming, improved bicycle facilities, buried
power lines, lighting, branding, and other
strategies
11. Enhance Hazel Street through better
access for parents dropping kids off at
school, traffic calming, improved bicycle
facilities, buried power lines, lighting,
branding, and other strategies
12. Design recommendations for Murdock
Avenue west of Hazel Street to create
an attractive and safe transition into
Millers Bay and North Shore residential
neighborhoods
Based on input from the Leadership Team and feedback from the public, twelve design
objectives were identified in order to guide preparation of the streetscape design plan:
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PHASE 1 ANALYSIS
PHASE 2 VISION & STREETSCAPE PROGRAM
PHASE 3 CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES
PHASE 4 DRAFT PLAN
PHASE 5 FINAL PLAN
Process
To begin the planning process the project Leadership Team, consisting
of neighborhood residents and City staff, met with the consultant team to
discuss overall project goals and expectations. The consultant team then
examined existing conditions in the neighborhood using GIS data, site visits,
photography, and a review of existing plans and policies. Finally, a Visioning
Workshop was held on April 26, 2017 at Emmeline Cook Elementary School
with residents of the neighborhood in order to identify key opportunity areas for
enhancing the streetscape. Based on additional discussion with the Leadership
Team a set of design objectives, or streetscape program, was identified in
order to determine which elements to include in the preparation of concept
alternatives (See opposite page).
Concept alternatives were then prepared by the consultant team and
shared with the neighborhood at a workshop on July 12, 2017 at St. Andrew’s
Ev. Lutheran Church. Following the meeting, the consultant team met with the
Leadership Team to discuss design concerns within the public right-of-way.
The consultant team then prepared a draft design plan for City review.
City staff provided additional feedback on the plan to ensure that the design
elements would meet municipal code requirements. Finally, a draft final
plan was prepared by the consultant team and shared with the public at a
neighborhood meeting at Emmeline Cook Elementary School on September
12, 2017.
Following the presentation, the consultant team finalized the draft final
plan based on final input received at the public meeting.
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Organization
Public
• Intersection improvements
• Right-of-way enhancements
• Street cross-section analysis
• Neighborhood wayfinding strategy
• Lighting and utilities infrastructure recommendations
Sections identified with a blue banner down the edge
depict the portions detailing the public improvements
and recommendations. These improvements include
the items below and are largely more infrastructure
based. These improvements would be primarily
funded through public funding sources.
To provide maximum feasibility for the implementation of ideas, the summary document has been
organized by two categories:
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Similar to the public recommendations, the private
recommendations are shown with a red banner
along the page. These improvements are smaller
scale and are located within or adjacent to, private
property. These projects can be done in clusters
as neighborhood blocks or individually as residents
seek to improve their individual yards. While many
of these improvements are within private property,
city ordinances and guidelines should be followed.
The following design book follows current and
relevant ordinances within the City of Oshkosh.
These improvements can benefit from public/private
partnerships.
Private
• Neighborhood branding
• Private property enhancements
• Material palettes
• Residential lighting recommendations
• Planting recommendations
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Neighborhood Introduction
Downtown
UW-Oshkosh
Millers Bay
Built in the 1950’s and 60’s, Millers Bay is described as a mid-century
neighborhood that has a tremendous amount of character and history.
Located directly west of Lake Winnebago, the neighborhood sits at the
northern most part of Menominee Park.
Millers Bay is home to 648 residents within 298 total households.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010, there are
approximately 193 families and an average family size of 2.76 people per
family.
Menominee Park
1500’
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Menominee Park
Emmeline Cook
Elementary School
Public Fishing Pier
Washington Triangle
Lake Winnebago
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Neighborhood Character
Large, mature tree canopy Front porch extension of the house
Emmeline Cook Elementary School
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Neighborhood branding Uniquely designed homes Overhead utility structures
Mid-century home facing Lake Winnebago George Washington Monument in George Washington Triangle
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Streetscape Observations
Minimal street terrace
Streetscape observations that are identified as opportunities include:
The following sections will look into improving on these opportunities and will
continue to explore and improve other streetscape elements that will help
shape and brand Millers Bay into a quintessential mid-century neighborhood.
• Varying curb to sidewalk terrace widths
• Multiple street light styles
• Lack of pedestrian crossing signage and clarity
• Oversized and complicated vehicular intersections
No marked crosswalk into Menominee Park
Minimal street terrace Large street terrace along Menominee Drive
No marked crosswalk into the schoolyard No marked crosswalk
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Cobra head style street light Concrete light pole with ornamental fixture Steel decorative pedestrian street light
Oversized intersection along Menominee
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Large and uncontrolled intersection on White
Swan Drive
Large intersection found at the neighborhood
gateway of Murdock Avenue and Hazel Street
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Intersection Improvement Areas
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Through the public process, five intersections were identified
as problem intersections or in need of improvement. Those
intersections can be seen on the map, identified by a red dot and
associated number. Each of the intersections were chosen for the
specific reasons listed below.
Note: The following five intersection improvements should only be
considered as recommendations and possible ideas and concepts.
These are vision ideas that could be considered and will need to be
further developed.
Intersection #1: Murdock Avenue and Hazel Street
Chosen because of its connectivity to Emmeline Cook Elementary
and its function as a “gateway” to the Millers Bay neighborhood.
Intersection #2: Emmeline Cook and Hazel Street
Identified as an opportunity to increase pedestrian safety for
pedestrians to cross into the school, particularly during times of high
traffic volumes such as school start and end times.
Intersection #3: George Washington Triangle Intersections
A cluster of three different streets that is confusing for both vehicles
and pedestrians alike. Also functions as an entry into Menominee
Park.
Intersection #4: Menominee Drive and Nevada Avenue
Chosen because of its function as an entry point into Menominee
Park. Nevada Avenue is also one of three recommended bike routes
within the neighborhood.
Intersection #5: Cliffview Drive and White Swan Drive
An excessively large turning radius paired with a lack of stop or yield
signage creates a condition resulting in large amounts of pavement
and high vehicle speeds. Pedestrian crossing distances can reach
upwards of two road widths in distance.
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Intersection #1
E. Murdock Ave.
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Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan
Murdock Avenue Section Concepts
Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan
Murdock Avenue Section Concepts
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Parking LaneBike Lane Drive Lanes Bike Lane Millers Bay NeighborhoodNorthshore Neighborhood
Millers Bay Neighborhood
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Northshore Neighborhood
Section 1:1 Murdock Avenue
Through public meetings the intersection of Murdock Avenue and Hazel Street
was identified as a gateway opportunity for the neighborhood. It was also
stressed that a reduction in road width at the intersection along Hazel would
help to slow traffic down as vehicles turn onto Hazel Street towards Emmeline
Cook Elementary School.
The section below illustrates potential gateway treatments for both
neighborhoods. A more detailed discussion regarding the design of these
elements will be covered in a later section, but these treatments were designed
to incorporate elements that reinforce the architectural style and brand of
Millers Bay.
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E. Murdock Ave.
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As part of the enhancements, Murdock Avenue would remain at its current width of 42’, but bike lanes will be added consistent with the City’s
Bike and Pedestrian Plan. This would reduce street parking to one side of the street. Hazel Street could feature two bumpouts reducing
pedestrian crossing distance to 32’. These bumpouts could afford room to incorporate neighborhood gateway treatments and additional green
space for the neighborhood. It is important to note that if the gateway features are where they are shown above, they will need additional
approval from the city.
Gateway Treatment
Bumpout
Bus Stop
Bike Lanes
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Hazel St.
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Hazel Street Section Concepts
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Parking Lane6.5’ Terrace and
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Drive Lanes Parking Lane 4.5’ Terrace and 5’ Sidewalk
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Bump Out Drive Lanes Bump Out12’ Terrace
including 5’ Sidewalk
12’ Terrace
including 5’ Sidewalk
Section 2:1
Identified as a hazard for pedestrians crossing to Emmeline Cook Elementary
School, this intersection is re-imagined with the intent of increasing pedestrian
safety, designating a vehicular drop-off zone, and incorporating neighborhood
branding elements.
Branding elements could be similar in material as the gateway treatments. This
helps to maintain continuity throughout the neighborhood. Utilizing planters
and built-in benches help to identify the school yard and offer areas of relief for
pedestrians. Low stone walls help to separate the roadway and sidewalk while
providing an amenity at pedestrian scale and contributing to developing an
architectural vocabulary for Millers Bay.
Intersection #2
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The above plan depicts improvements to Hazel Street by reducing road width to 32’ directly in front of the school entrance. Reducing the
crossing distance is an efficient way of increasing pedestrian safety. New plaza planters would add greenery and seating elements to the front
of the school. The eastern side of Hazel Street would become the newly designated drop-off zone. This location is ideal because it offers
connections to both the front and the back of the school. A hardscaped terrace would provide easy accessibility for all children to safely enter
and exit vehicles during all seasons. The location of the drop off zone is in conjuncture with the Emmeline Cook Master Plan.
Seating Element
Decorative Seat Wall, 24” height
Bollard Light
Bumpout
Drop-off Zone
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Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan
Menominee Drive Section Concepts
4’16’16’4’
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Bump Out Drive Lanes Bump Out Menominee ParkMiller’s Bay Neighborhood
Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan
Menominee Drive Section Concepts
8’12’12’8’
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Parking Lane Drive Lanes Parking Lane Menominee ParkWashington Triangle
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Parking Lane Reduced Drive Lanes/Shared Bike Route Parking Lane Menominee ParkMillers Bay Neighborhood
Menominee Park
Reduced Pedestrian Crossing Distance
New York Ave.
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Bump Out Drive Lanes Bump Out Menominee ParkMiller’s Bay Neighborhood
Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan
Menominee Drive Section Concepts
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Parking Lane Drive Lanes Parking Lane Menominee ParkWashington Triangle
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Parking Lane Reduced Drive Lanes/Shared Bike Route Parking Lane Menominee ParkMillers Bay Neighborhood
Menominee Park
Reduced Pedestrian Crossing Distance
Section 3:1 Menominee Drive at park entrance
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Section 3:2 Menominee Drive
The current layout of Intersection #3 offers some opportunities for improvements. A possible
improvement could be to re-align the streets as they meet up with Menominee Drive. By doing
this it helps delineate where and when drivers and pedestrians are safe to move in the street.
By re-aligning the streets, the functionality of the right-of-way is changed allowing for
enhancements such as gateway treatments, mini plazas, and park entry features. The addition
of these features will help to strengthen the connection between Menominee Park and the
Millers Bay Neighborhood.
Beginning at this intersection will be the integration of branding elements that reflect the
materiality and the architectural style of the neighborhood.
Intersection #3
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The above plan could be a safer alternative to the current conditions of these intersections and provides a better connection into Menominee Park.
Menominee Park Sign
Large Miller Bay Sailboat
(Gateway Treatment)
Additional Access
Designated Crossing
Mini Plaza with Gateway
Element
Re-aligned Intersection
Weather Center
Possible Neighborhood
Christmas Tree Location
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Neighborhood Streetscape Vision PlanMenominee Drive Section Concepts 4’16’16’4’40’Bump Out Drive Lanes Bump Out Menominee ParkMiller’s Bay Neighborhood
Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan
Menominee Drive Section Concepts
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Parking Lane Drive Lanes Parking Lane Menominee ParkWashington Triangle
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Reduced Pedestrian Crossing Distance
Section 4:1 Menominee Drive
E. Nevada Ave.
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East Nevada Avenue is one of only three streets that connects directly to
Lake Winnebago and Menominee Park through the neighborhood. Because
of this it has an important role as a gateway/terminus of both the park and
neighborhood.
By emphasizing the entry into the neighborhood, the plan stresses an
improved and articulated entry into the park. With the use of simple branding
elements such as low walls similar to what is shown in front of Emmeline Cook
Elementary School and a variation of the gateway treatments along Murdock,
this intersection will both welcome users to Millers Bay and Menominee Park.
Intersection #4
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Simple improvements to Menominee Drive include narrowing the drive lanes to 32’ between bumpouts and painting designated crosswalks
within the street. Simple and low stone walls could be incorporated to emphasize and enhance the architecture and identity of the
neighborhood. Reduced pedestrian crossing distance of Menominee Drive enhances pedestrian safety entering and exiting Menominee Park.
Similar to the gateway features, if the stone wall remain where shown, they would require approvals for placement within the right-of-way.
Menominee Park Entry Feature
Designated Crosswalk
Neighborhood Entry Feature
Bumpout
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White Swan Drive Section Concepts
Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan
White Swan Drive Section Concepts
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Cliffview Dr.
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Located at the interior of the residential blocks within the neighborhood is
the intersection of White Swan Drive and Cliffview Drive. The image to
the left shows the large radius and lack of a stop or yield sign, resulting in
higher vehicle speeds. Pedestrian crossing distance can also be seen as
approximately two standard road widths.
A potential solution to this problem is to re-align the intersection perpendicular
to Cliffview Drive. When the intersection is re-aligned at 90 degrees; right-
of-way functionality is changed creating physical space for branding and
landscape improvements. Shown below are decorative walls and plantings all
within the re-imagined right-of-way.
The layout shown creates a net gain of total green space for the neighborhood.
The addition of green space and reduction of concrete not only makes the
intersection safer but contributes to increased curb appeal and potential value
increases for its residents.
Intersection #5
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Cliffview Dr.Section 5:1
The pedestrian crossing is much safer in this plan than in the existing conditions because this layout forces vehicles to slow down and the
pedestrian crossing distance has been shortened. With the addition of more green space, the hope is that property values will rise and
opportunities for small community gatherings will be created.
Re-aligned Intersection
Social Node w/Seat Walls
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Gateway Treatments
E. Murdock Ave.
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Gateway treatments as seen below are thought to be incorporated at
intersections leading into and around the Millers Bay Neighborhood.
Treatments shown below should be incorporated most notably at
the intersection of Murdock Avenue and Hazel Street. The feature
contains a mixture of mid-century materials and styles, while
incorporating modern flare through sculpture and plantings.
Elements shown as part of the gateway’s walls and plantings would
be under 30” making it acceptable for street corner treatments.
Seating elements would be included as architectural appeal and as
a feature for school children to use as they wait to cross the street or
for their parents to pick them up. Some elements may need to reside
within private property in order to meet city codes and ordinances.
A 30’ x 30’ vision triangle needs to be observed when installing any
of the gateway elements shown. All elements must be designed to
conform to Zoning Ordinance Section 30-174(D) and be a maximum
of 30” in height at any point. This designation falls upon all shown
gateway features, seat walls and pillars within the affected triangle
and other street corner locations.
Neighborhood lettering would be extruded creating a texture
difference and making it a distinguishable feature of the gateway
element. The Millers Bay logo is made of painted steel for low
maintenance and high strength.
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Materials used reflect that of materials
already found within the neighborhood.
Limestone can be found on many homes
and is part of the classic mid-century style.
Concrete is also a traditional material
found within this time period. Corten is
more of a modern material but the way it
ages and its strength make a great option
as an accent material.
Softer materials are used to reduce the
harshness of the stone and steel. Black
locust is a very dense wood that is
natively grown in the United States. Black
locust has the longevity of most tropical
hardwoods without the ethical controversy.
An alternative to the black locust would
be a plastic composite made to resemble
wood. There are many products on the
market that provide low maintenance and
long longevity, but authentic wood stays
true to the neighborhood character
Blue fescue grass brings the element of
vegetation to the design. Blue fescue is
a low growing, drought tolerant grass that
will create a wispy effect within the planter
bed.
Black Locust
Note: The code, Section 25-26, does not allow anything within
the right-of-way without approval. Each location where anything
is proposed in a terrace will be subject to separate review.
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Public Wayfinding Strategy
Primary Point of Arrival
Secondary Point of Arrival
Primary Destination
Orientation Mapping
Opportunities (Destinations,
Services)
Legend
As part of a wayfinding strategy, points of arrival, primary destinations,
and orientation mapping opportunities were identified. The map
shows where each of these items is located within the Millers Bay
and Northshore Neighborhoods. The intersection enhancements
described earlier in the report will help to define points of arrival both
at neighborhood gateways and within the neighborhood. Orientation
mapping opportunities exist at Emmeline Cook Elementary School,
the entrance to Menominee Park across from the Washington
Triangle, and at the Oaks Trail parking area.
The solid red lines indicate the major routes through the
neighborhood. Each of these streets has a direct connection through
the City of Oshkosh. These identified routes also function as the
recommended bike routes within and around the neighborhood.
E. Murdock Ave.
E. Nevada Ave.
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Advisory and Regulatory Signage
Advisory and regulatory signage will remain consistent with current
standards for vehicular movement and pedestrian safety. These
include but are not limited to stop signs, no parking, speed limit, and
pedestrian crossing signs.
Bike and Pedestrian Network Signage
Bike and pedestrian signage will remain as the city/state standard for
signs. These signs are universally known and recognized and provide
the highest level of safety and confidence with users. Within Millers
Bay, common signs include marked bike lanes, bike route signage,
and painted sharrows within the traffic lane. As the City and the region
implement new bicycle and pedestrian wayfinding guidelines, there
may be additional opportunities to enhance network signage.
Gateway Signage
Gateway signage is important to identify the entrance and exit of the
neighborhood. Over time these signs can become distinguishing
landmarks that make neighborhoods recognizable. They themselves
become a form of wayfinding throughout the community, and the
greater City of Oshkosh.
Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan
Murdock Avenue Section Concepts
Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan
Murdock Avenue Section Concepts
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Millers Bay Neighborhood
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Northshore Neighborhood
Identification Signage
Millers Bay currently has neighborhood identification signs on top
of all the road way signs within the boundaries of the neighborhood
association. Similar to other communities, these help to identify which
neighborhood you are in when traveling through the street network.
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Network
Striped Bike Lane/Route
Shared/Signed Bike Route
Pedestrian Circulation
Legend
Identified are the recommended bike routes and type of route
proposed. Along Murdock, recommended are striped bike lanes
while along Nevada and New York there would be marked sharrows.
Overall, this provides good connectivity throughout the neighborhood
for both pedestrians and bicycles. All streets maintain conditions of
low traffic volumes that make them suitable for riders of all levels.
E. Murdock Ave.
E. Nevada Ave.
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Signed bike sharrow looking east on East New York Avenue towards Lake Winnebago.
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Lighting + Overhead Utilities
Creating a framework to address street lights and overhead utilities is a priority for the
neighborhood. It is recognized that both the renovation and removal of current street lights
and utility poles is a costly task. This framework illustrates a long-term vision for transitioning
from the current mix of overhead cobra lighting and decorative light fixtures to a uniform
decorative lighting program.
First, as streets become eligible for renovation or reconstruction it is important to the
neighborhood to create a standard light type and pattern to be installed within the
neighborhood. The preferred light type is the Phillips black Optima series decorative lights
installed in lieu of the cobra head style light. These lights can be found in other parts of
Oshkosh as well as in George Washington Triangle. Not only is a standard light fixture
identified, but a light style pattern as well. Alternating lights from one side of the street to the
other is a good way of lighting both sides of the street. It also creates a sense of character
that identifies the neighborhood in a subtle but unique way.
A challenge to implementing these light frameworks is that most of the neighborhood utilities
are above ground on wooden utility poles. There are both technical and economic challenges
with trying to bury all utilities within a neighborhood. First, it will require large amounts
of money. Second, it may require the removal and repair of several streets. Third, new
easements may also be required to allow for the new infrastructure to be placed underground.
An incremental approach for implementing the lighting plan and undergrounding utilities will be
necessary. As roads come up for renovations, utilities can be buried at a cost. Alternatively,
residents maybe required to upgrade their own home utilities at a cost to them. Over time
as more and more private utilities are upgraded, less and less overhead wires will be visible.
While under grounding utilities is the preferred outcome of the neighborhood, it is understood
that it will be a slow process. Cobra head light and above ground utilities
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Street Light Alternatives
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Opinion of Probable Cost
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Intersection Improvements
Intersection #1: E. Murdock and Hazel Street
Bump Outs ($16,000)
Gateway Treatments ($10,000-$15,000 each)
Intersection #2: E. Bent and Hazel Street (Emmeline Cook
Elementary School Entrance)
Bump Outs ($26,000)
Seating Elements ($8,000-$12,000)
Decorative Seat Wall ($25,000-$30,000)
Intersection #3: Menominee Drive and New York Ave.,
Washington Triangle
Bump Outs and New Sidewalk ($111,000)
Mini-Plaza with Gateway Element ($10,000)
Large Millers Bay Sailboat Gateway Treatment
($5,000-$15,000)
Weather Center (Variable)
Intersection #4: E. Nevada Street and Menominee Drive
Bump Outs ($21,000)
Neighborhood Entry Feature ($5,000-$12,000)
Park Entry Feature ($15,000-$25,000)
Intersection #5: Cliffview Drive and White Swan Drive
Bump Outs ($38,000)
Social Node ($15,000-$30,000)
Lighting and Underground Overhead Utilities
Murdock Avenue
Underground Overhead Utilities ($3,220,000)
Decorative Lighting ($820,000)
Total ($4,220,000)
Hazel Street
Underground Overhead Utilities ($2,490,000)
Decorative Lighting ($620,000)
Total ($3,110,000)
All Other Streets
Underground Overhead Utilities ($10,278,000)
Decorative Lighting ($2,560,000)
Total ($12,838,000)
Note: See Appendix for opinion of probable cost details and assumptions. Lighting and underground utility figures above
do not include recommended 30% contingency. Included in figures above are structural components of walls, veneers,
benches, curbs, and specialty elements. Prices do not reflect specific landscaping, removal of existing conditions, or the
integration of existing utilities such as storm sewer extensions.
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Implementation
Phasing
Implementation of streetscape elements will occur based on a combination of factors. Priority elements
should be implemented first, however other elements may be implemented sooner depending upon
available funding and future construction projects which may occur in the neighborhood.
Funding
After prioritizing which streetscape elements to begin implementing, the neighborhood and the City
should jointly begin to develop a funding strategy. A variety of funding avenues should be explored in
order to accelerate the implementation time line. In addition to City funding and sources such as the
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, one funding tool to consider is the Neighborhood Improvement
District.
As allowed for under Wis. State Stat. 66.1110, a “Neighborhood improvement district” means an area
within a municipality consisting of nearby but not necessarily contiguous parcels, at least some of
which are used for residential purposes and are subject to general real estate taxes. A municipality
may create a neighborhood improvement district subject to certain restrictions, including preparation of
an “operating plan” for the development, redevelopment, maintenance, operation, and promotion of a
neighborhood improvement district.
The operating plan identifies the special assessment method applicable to the neighborhood
improvement district; the kind, number and location of all proposed expenditures within the improvement
district; a description of the methods of financing all estimated expenditures and the time when related
costs will be incurred; and a description of how the creation of the neighborhood improvement district
promotes the orderly development of the municipality, including its relationship to any municipal master
plan.
Lighting and Undergrounding Utilities
As described earlier in the report, addressing lighting and overhead utilities will require a long-term
commitment and vision. The biggest issue is cost and it is an enormous undertaking. The power
company typically charges costs back to the property owner. On top of this, the utility may charge an
additional monthly fee to maintain the infrastructure. In addition, one of the existing utilities may choose
not to participate in the underground initiative, or one household may decide not to participate. In either
case that could jeopardize the initiative.
With regards to lighting, the new decorative lighting could be installed at any time, as long as they fit
under the existing overhead conductors and meet utility clearance requirements. This could be done
at any time right behind the curb. Because of the nice trees in this neighborhood to install conduit and
utility cables without damaging the tree canopy we recommend directional drilling between transformers
connecting to screw-in anchor bases for decorative lighting. This can be done with minimal disturbance.
Connections to the home are typically plowed in using polyethylene conduit.
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With regards to undergrounding overhead power and other utilities, one transformer is placed in a
location that can serve five or six homes and conductors are run from that transformer underground
to the meter outside of the homes. The electrician then makes the transition into your home. As part
of this process other overhead utilities such as cable are addressed at the same time. Due to the cost
and complexity of this approach it typically occurs in conjunction with street reconstruction. To pay for
the system an assessment may be required for both installation, on-going maintenance, and power
requirements.
In the absence of any large reconstruction projects occurring in the neighborhood, there are two
avenues the neighborhood associations may want to consider. The first avenue is to encourage people
to underground their own private overhead utility lines when they are due for an upgrade to their
electrical service.
The second recommendation is to identify a single block or group of homeowners that want to
band together to investigate the potential for undergrounding utilities.. Depending upon the existing
infrastructure conditions, it may be possible to underground one or more utilities within a smaller
geographic area as a demonstration project. If a group of adjacent homeowners choose to underground
their electric service there could be an opportunity to remove a pole depending on the location.
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Private Property Improvements
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Inspiration
The walls above are a private installation that helps to enhance the homes character.
Elements like this help to brand a neighborhood and create identity.
Walls help to define boundaries and do very little in terms of blocking views of vehicular
traffic. The image on the far right shows a wall along a rain garden, all on private property.
Fences are another way to distinguish a neighborhoods identity.
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Local street intersections
A 20’ vision triangle extends from the intersection as shown in the diagram above. No wall, fence, structure, utility structure or appurtenance, or
vegetation shall be permitted within such vision triangle which materially impedes vision between the height of 2.5’ and 8’ with the exception of
fencing, which shall be no greater than 30% opaque. Additionally, a 10’ zone extends from each end of the 20’ vision triangle where no hedges
may exceed 36” in height.
Collector and arterial street intersections
For collector and arterial streets, a 30’ vision triangle extends from the intersection. No wall, fence, structure, utility structure or appurtenance, or
vegetation shall be permitted within such vision triangle which materially impedes vision between the height of 2.5’ and 8’ with the exception of
fencing, which shall be no greater than 30% opaque.
Driveways
A 10’ vision triangle extends from the intersection. No wall, fence, structure, utility structure or appurtenance, or vegetation shall be permitted
within such vision triangle which materially impedes vision.
Vision Triangle Restrictions
Vision Triangle
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Limestone Concrete
Corten Steel
Walls + Paving
To maintain continuity within the neighborhood, if someone wants
to construct a pillar as part of their landscape, fence, or wall, the
dimensions should be similar to that above. The material palette has
been chosen to help create a sense of character and branding for the
Millers Bay Neighborhood. The location of these pillar elements are
up to the homeowner, but are acceptable within all zones as they are
30” and under in height. Heights of pillars may exceed 30”, up to 36”,
if outside of the vision triangle.
Stone pillars located in Madison, Wisconsin.
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As an extension of a pillar, seat walls fall into the same classification
and material palette. They are also acceptable in all zones along
right-of-ways and property lines because of their size. These types of
walls are used for highlighting plantings, providing a buffer beyond the
sidewalk, or as a seat wall surrounding a front yard patio. By following
a set of standard design options, the character of these elements will
help to define the neighborhood as more and more are erected.
Note: Set back 1-2’ from right-of-way to avoid issues with right-of-way
maintenance.
Stone walls located in Madison, Wisconsin, roughly 1-2’ from sidewalks edge
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Walls + Paving
Terrace paving is a common practice used to get people from their vehicles to the front
door without having to walk across the grass. Typically these elements are standard
concrete, but through the use of unique materials and patterns these elements can
become a branding opportunity for a neighborhood. These types of improvements could
be achieved individually or as a cluster when multiple residents work together. It should
be noted that these improvements would need approval from the City of Oshkosh.
Terrace treatment located in Aspen, Colorado.Different seam styles could be used to distinguish between each terrace treatment.
Some could be pervious gravel or turf. Both of these options allow for water drainage.
Source: Eagle Bay Pavers Source: Pinterest
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Rendering depicting possible treatments to the terrace and yard within Millers Bay Neighborhood.
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Furniture
Product: Landscape Forms Palisade Bench
Width: 19.5”
Length: 72” & 96”
Height: 16”
Price: $2,000-$2,400
Product: Landscape Forms Parallel 42
Width: 18”
Length: 67” & 77”
Height: 18”
Price: $1,790-$2,000
Products shown are those from Landscape Forms. Landscape
Forms has been making high quality landscape products for many
years. These particular products resemble the style and character
of the gateway features. These products help to enhance the brand
of the neighborhood and would be simple for someone to order and
place along a sidewalk, path, or even within a social gathering space.
These could both be placed in public right-of-way or as part of a
private landscape furnishing.
Product: Streetlife Rough & Ready Bench
Width: 18”
Length: 96”
Height: 18”
Price: Individually Quoted
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Furniture shown to the right are all custom products. These
products could be designed as part of a neighborhood block project
or individually to each residents liking. The key to their success
within the neighborhood is to maintain the identified material palette
of concrete, limestone, wood, and steel. These pieces of furniture
would be more permanent than others because of their weights and
structural capacities. Slotted black locust seating areas maintain the
style of other furniture and that of the gateway treatments. Pricing of
these elements will vary depending on final size and cost of materials/
construction.
Custom concrete and black locust Millers Bay bench Custom concrete and black locust bench
Custom concrete, black locust, and corten planter bench
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Planting
Common Name: Redmond Linden
Scientific Name: Tilia americana ‘Redmond’
Classification: Canopy Tree
Common Name: Callery Pear
Scientific Name: Pyrus calleryana
Classification: Medium Ornamental Tree
Common Name: Honeylocust
Scientific Name: Gleditisa triacanthos f. inermis ‘Skycole’
Classification: Canopy Tree
Common Name: Common Hackberry
Scientific Name: Celtis occidentalis
Classification: Canopy Tree
Common Name: American Hazelnut
Scientific Name: Corylus americana
Classification: Medium Ornamental Tree
Common Name: Paperbark Maple
Scientific Name: Acer griseum
Classification: Medium Ornamental Tree
The following plant suggestions are taken from the City of Oshkosh approved plants list. The following are only suggestions. It is recommended
that additional street trees should be planted. With minimal room in the street terraces, trees may be planted on private property.
Source: Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute Source: University of Northern Colorado Source: Halfa Nurseries
Source: Wikipedia Source: Fast Growing Trees Source: Oregon State University
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Common Name: Arrowwood Viburnum
Scientific Name: Viburnum dentatum
Classification: Shrub
Common Name: Knockout Rose Varieties
Scientific Name: Rosa x ‘Radrazz’
Classification: Shrub
Common Name: Sonic Bloom Weigela
Scientific Name: Weigela florida ‘Verweig 6’
Classification: Shrub
Common Name: Feather Reed Grass
Scientific Name: Calamagrostis x acutiflora
Classification: Ornamental Grass
Common Name: Coneflower
Scientific Name: Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’
Classification: Perennial Planting
Common Name: Daylily
Scientific Name: Hemerocallis x ‘Stella de Oro’
Classification: Perennial Planting
Source: Halfa Nurseries Source: University of Minnesota Source: Cool Garden Source: Proven Winners
Source: The Tree Farm Source: Fine Gardening Source: American Garden
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Lighting
As a way of differentiating the neighborhood homes from that of city standard lighting,
the proposed light fixtures could be used as part of the home facades and front yard
bollards. With the bollard option, lighting on the side of the house could be removed
around the front door, and a bollard light or light on a pole could take their place. The
light from the bollard would still illuminate the front door and steps of the home. The
elevation above shows the placement of a bollard light.
Product: Kichler 49646
Collection: Caterham Collection
Width: 10”
Height: 16.75”
Price: $260-$325
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A second option to having a stand alone light or bollard light would be an exterior mounted
light. From the same family of Kichler lights, they would match and be cohesive with any
residential bollard lights used within the neighborhood. The boxy, and straight edged lights
work well with the mid-century brand of Millers Bay. Located on the exterior of the house,
they provide adequate light to entryways and front porches.
Product: Kichler 49643FL
Collection: Caterham Collection
Width: 9”
Height: 14.75”
Price: $200-$250
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Limestone Concrete
Black Locust
Branding + Wayfinding
Located along Hazel Street are a few bus stops for the #1 bus line. As part of the
Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan, a bus stop concept resembling the character of
other design elements was produced. These bus stops could be simple benches similar
to the others in the streetscape plan. The bus stop could also be delineated with a city
issued sign showing the route number and location of the stop. These bus stop signs
would vary from others in the city because they would be integrated into the streetscape
elements. These signs could become an indicator for which neighborhoods riders are
arriving to as they get off the bus.
Alternate Branding Sign Possibilities
Company: Landscape Forms
Product: Reeder Illuminated Sign
Price: Individually Quoted
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Branding + Wayfinding
Neighborhood Streetscape Vision PlanMurdock Avenue Section Concepts
Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan
Murdock Avenue Section Concepts
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Northshore Neighborhood
Gateway and Street Signs
Neighborhood identifier signs are a good way of branding
particular neighborhoods. Positioned at the entries and throughout
neighborhoods, they help to identify that particular neighborhood within
a city. They provide wayfinding as a way of marking the transition from
one neighborhood to another.
Informational Plaques
Informational plaques are techniques that could be used to display
individual house addresses and/or the year the house was built. In
the instance of incorporating the year houses were built, a system is
formed that shows people how and when the neighborhood began to
take shape. This could be something unique that would set Millers Bay
apart from the other neighborhoods in Oshkosh.
House Numbers
Currently the City of Oshkosh has a standard code for address
representation and numbering. However, there is an opportunity
to create additional plating that could be incorporated into the
neighborhood elements such as pillars, walls and benches. These new
address plates will become a new identifier for the neighborhood and
become a branding piece for individual homes.
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Opinion of Probable Cost
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Paver Installation
Walls (Stacked)
Poured Wall (with footing)
Stone Veneer
Bench Attachment
Corten Steel
Excavation
Vegetation
Material Unit Cost Per Unit
Square Foot
Lineal Foot
Lineal Foot
Square Foot
Per Bench
Square Foot
Cubic Yard
Per Plant
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$250
$300
$3
Per Bench
$150
$30
$16 Perennial, $55 Shrub,
$400 Tree
Note: The cost table above provides a starting point for developing rough cost estimates for private streetscape and
landscaping initiatives. Costs above are estimates and may vary depending on availability and overall amount/scale of
work to be done. Above pricing focuses largely on the elements shown in report including but not limited to walls, benches,
planters, and vegetation.
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Private initiatives can have a large impact on the quality of the neighborhood streetscape, including stone walls, shade trees, and gardens.
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Implementation
Phasing
Implementation of private streetscape elements will occur based on individual initiative. However, a
group of homeowners may want to band together to implement projects concurrently. Establishing
priorities at the neighborhood level may encourage individual homeowners to focus on one area of
impact at a time. For example, the neighborhood may decide that the greatest visual impact is lighting
or home address plates.
Funding
Private initiatives will likely rely on individual investments or group fundraisers, however there will
likely be significant savings if a group of homeowners bands together to implement improvements. For
example, hiring a contractor to install several light fixtures at the same time could result in substantial
savings.
Working across neighborhoods could also achieve some cost savings. The neighborhood gateway
treatments at Hazel and E. Murdock could provide an opportunity for both the Millers Bay and
Northshore neighborhoods to collaborative on a single project that would benefit residents in both
neighborhoods.
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Appendix of Cost Estimates
Hazel_Emmeline Cook
Item Cost / UnitTotal Cost
Curb Removal 400LF $5.80$2,320.00
30" Curb Replacement 475LF $22.00$10,450.00
Concrete Sidewalk Removal 44.44 SY $5.40$239.98
Concrete Sidewalk Replacement 531 SF $5.25$2,787.75
Detectable Warning Fields 40 SF $30.15$1,206.00
Concrete Pavement Removal 283.3 SY $3.80$1,076.65
Seed, Fertilizer and Emat 400 SY $5.95$2,380.00
Sawcut 400.0 LF $2.10$840.00
Total Cost $21,300.38
20% Contingency $4,260.08
$25,560.46
Menom_Nevada
Item Cost / UnitTotal Cost
Curb Removal 220LF $5.80$1,276.00
30" Curb Replacement 318LF $22.00$6,996.00
Concrete Sidewalk Removal 93 SY $5.40$502.20
Concrete Sidewalk Replacement 876 SF $5.25$4,599.00
Detectable Warning Fields 40 SF $30.15$1,206.00
Concrete Pavement Removal 148.33 SY $3.80$563.65
Seed, Fertilizer and Emat 374 SY $5.95$2,225.30
Sawcut 220.0 LF $2.10$462.00
Total Cost $17,830.15
20% Contingency $3,566.03
$21,396.18
Menom_New York
Item Cost / UnitTotal Cost
Curb Removal 1260LF $5.80$7,308.00
30" Curb Replacement 1500LF $22.00$33,000.00
Concrete Sidewalk Removal 322.2 SY $5.40$1,739.99
Concrete Sidewalk Replacement 6165 SF $5.25$32,366.25
Detectable Warning Fields 150 SF $30.15$4,522.50
Concrete Pavement Removal 1000 SY $3.80$3,800.00
Seed, Fertilizer and Emat 1167 SY $5.95$6,941.63
Sawcut 1260.0 LF $2.10$2,646.00
Total Cost $92,324.37
20% Contingency $18,464.87
$110,789.24
Quantity
Quantity
Quantity
Cost w/ Contingency
Cost w/ Contingency
Cost w/ Contingency
Murdock_Hazel
Item Cost / UnitTotal Cost
Curb Removal 203LF $5.80$1,177.40
30" Curb Replacement 220LF $22.00$4,840.00
Concrete Sidewalk Removal 66.66 SY $5.40$359.96
Concrete Sidewalk Replacement 775 SF $5.25$4,068.75
Detectable Warning Fields 40 SF $30.15$1,206.00
Concrete Pavement Removal 72.2 SY $3.80$274.44
Seed, Fertilizer and Emat 133 SY $5.95$793.31
Sawcut 203.0 LF $2.10$426.30
Total Cost $13,146.16
20% Contingency $2,629.23
$15,775.40
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Item Cost / UnitTotal Cost
Curb Removal 550LF $5.80$3,190.00
30" Curb Replacement 600LF $22.00$13,200.00
Concrete Sidewalk Removal 111.11 SY $5.40$599.99
Concrete Sidewalk Replacement 1180 SF $5.25$6,195.00
Detectable Warning Fields 40 SF $30.15$1,206.00
Concrete Pavement Removal 300 SY $3.80$1,140.00
Topsoil, Seed, Fertilizer and Emat 667 SY $5.95$3,966.63
Concrete Driveway Removal 27.8 SY $3.80$105.56
Concrete Driveway 27.8 SY $46.04$1,278.89
Sawcut 550.0 LF $2.10$1,155.00
Total Cost $32,037.07
20% Contingency $6,407.41
$38,444.48
Lighting and Underground Overhead Utilities
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Murdock 4107 FT $750.00 46
Hazel 3100 FT $750.00 55
All other streets 12800 FT $750.00 226
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Murdock_HazelItem Cost / UnitTotal CostCurb Removal 203LF $5.80$1,177.4030" Curb Replacement 220LF $22.00$4,840.00Concrete Sidewalk Removal 66.66 SY $5.40$359.96Concrete Sidewalk Replacement 775 SF $5.25$4,068.75Detectable Warning Fields 40 SF $30.15$1,206.00Concrete Pavement Removal 72.2 SY $3.80$274.44Seed, Fertilizer and Emat 133 SY $5.95$793.31Sawcut203.0 LF $2.10$426.30Total Cost $13,146.1620% Contingency $2,629.23$15,775.40Swan_CliffviewItem Cost / UnitTotal CostCurb Removal 550LF $5.80$3,190.0030" Curb Replacement 600LF $22.00$13,200.00Concrete Sidewalk Removal 111.11 SY $5.40$599.99Concrete Sidewalk Replacement 1180 SF $5.25$6,195.00
Detectable Warning Fields 40 SF $30.15$1,206.00
Concrete Pavement Removal 300 SY $3.80$1,140.00
Topsoil, Seed, Fertilizer and Emat 667 SY $5.95$3,966.63
Concrete Driveway Removal 27.8 SY $3.80$105.56
Concrete Driveway 27.8 SY $46.04$1,278.89
Sawcut 550.0 LF $2.10$1,155.00
Total Cost $32,037.07
20% Contingency $6,407.41
$38,444.48
Lighting and Underground Overhead Utilities
Location
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Underground
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Murdock 4107 FT $750.00 46
Hazel 3100 FT $750.00 55
All other streets 12800 FT $750.00 226
* Estimates for reconnecting services based upon Sister Bay information and prices may vary significan
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Distance
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*Cost per Parcel to
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Connection
Total Cost to
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Estimated
Lighting Cost
$3,000.00$3,218,250.00$821,400.00
$3,000.00$2,490,000.00$620,000.00
$3,000.00$10,278,000.00$2,560,000.00
Total $15,986,250.00$4,001,400.00
30% Contingency $4,795,875.00$1,200,420.00
Total w/ Contingency $20,782,125.00$5,201,820.00
ntly depending on age and type of structure, estimate should be used for planning purposes only.
* Estimates for reconnecting services based upon Sister Bay information and prices may vary significantly depending on age and type of
structure, estimate should be used for planning purposes only.
** Cost to drop power is based upon recent estimates in Door County for Fish Creek, more precise estimates can be obtained by asking for
pricing from all overhead utilities to complete this work.
Estimates for curb bump outs use DOT pricing for Winnebago County using Bid Express average prices for the past year.
Cost to update service connections in Sister Bay ranged from $1,500 each to $8,000 each. Lower costs were typical for residential services and
a value of $3,000 was used in this estimate.
*** Cost to install decorative lighting based upon recent estimates for Fish Creek, WI.
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Appendix of Bumpout Locations
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The map on the right shows locations for potential bumpouts along E. Murdock Street, Hazel Street, and Menominee Drive. The locations
of these bumpouts provide increased pedestrian safety, the reduction of vehicle speeds, and the opportunity for streetscape elements. The
locations shown are only recommendations and would require further study and evaluation before being implemented in any capacity.
Current bumpouts along Hickory Street in the Millers Bay Neighborhood.
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Appendix of Sketch Concepts
Concept sketch showing bike lanes and bumputs along E. Murdock Avenue and Hazel Street.
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Concept sketch showing a potential median planting, separating traffic as it travels E. Murdock Avenue.
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Concept sketch showing potential bike lanes and bumpouts along Hazel Street, directly in front of Emmeline Cook School.
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Concept sketch showing potential pedestrian improvements and entry plaza into Emmeline Cook School.
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Concept sketch showing potential improvements around George Washington Triangle and other intersections.
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Concept sketch showing what a potential entry plaza to Menominee Park from E. New York Avenue could look like.
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Concept sketch showing a mountable curb into Menominee Park to maintain maintenance vehicle access.
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Concept sketch showing what a potential entry plaza to Menominee Park from E. Nevada Avenue could look like.
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Concept sketch showing how much additional green space is created by re-aligning the White Swan intersection.
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Concept sketch showing the potential of the additional green space. Social gathering places, such as benches or gardens, help to enhance the
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Appendix of Branding Elements
Pricing will range depending on materials chosen and type of construction
of the element. Rough price estimation of about $5,000-15,000.
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Pricing will range depending on materials chosen and type of construction
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September 27, 2017
Alexa Naudziunas
Assistant Planner, Community Development
City of Oshkosh
Dear Alexa,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft version of the final streetscape plan for Millers Bay Neighborhood.
The description of the streetscape project as outlined in our June 2016 Great Neighborhood Project proposed a cohesive streetscape design plan for the three major
boundary streets (Hazel Street, Murdock Avenue and Menominee Drive) and other streets within the neighborhood. The proposal further stated that the plan should
address overhead utilities, decorative street lighting, signage, multi-modal transportation, landscaping and the lake vista. It noted that a well designed streetscape would
produce a safe, sustainable and attractive streetscape that, when implemented, would boost property values, instill confidence in resident investment, promote bicycle,
vehicular and pedestrian safety, enhance the lake vista, and increase the appeal of Millers Bay neighborhood and the entire northeast side of Oshkosh.
We are pleased that the plan developed by SEH will address various outcomes noted above. We especially appreciate the gateway treatments, wall and paving designs,
furniture, plantings, branding and way-finding recommendations and other mid-century elements this plan includes.
Lastly, for future reference and consideration, we respectfully request the following items be included as addendums to the final streetscape conceptual plan: 1.) Either
Concept #1 or #2 for the Murdock/Hazel intersection , whichever one maximizes speed reduction and pedestrian/bike/vehicular safety but still allows adequate space for the
featured gateway treatment 2.) Conceptual plans for additional bump outs, wherever possible, on Murdock, east of Hazel and Menominee, east of Nevada, to reduce speed,
increase pedestrian safety and provide opportunities for aesthetic enhancement. 3.) The proposed landscape designs for the Menominee Park entrances at Menominee/
Fairview and Menominee/Nevada.
To summarize, the Millers Bay Neighborhood Association Board of Directors and Streetscape Leadership Team wishes to move forward. We thank the City for its support for
the development of the conceptual streetscape plan for Millers Bay Neighborhood and are anxious to proceed with its implementation.
Sincerely,
Millers Bay Neighborhood Board of Directors and Streetscape Leadership Team
CC: Andrew Dane, SEH
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